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April 28, 2025

Stafford: SSAFA latest monthly update Join us in commemorating 80 years since VE Day





Welcome to your latest monthly update, and a heartfelt welcome to all new members of SSAFA. Your support changes the lives of our serving personnel, veterans and their families during their toughest challenges.

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

X-Forces Enterprise: Virtual 3-day Spouse and Partner Self Employment Workshop

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For further information please visit the website: X-Forces Enterprise

Penarth: FREE Sports Equipment Bags to loan from Penarth Library

 

Did you know that there are FREE Sports Equipment Bags to loan at the Library?

All you need is your library card!
We are now working with Vale Sports and Play and Vale Healthy Living Team to deliver…VALE ON THE MOVE - ACTIVE AT HOME! PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT LOAN SCHEME.

Do you / your family want to be more active?

Would you benefit from a free loan of equipment bag and resource pack with ideas?
If yes, choose the colored bag that matches what you need and borrow it in the same way as a book!

BLUE BAG: This bag is aimed at younger children in nursery / Foundation Stage of the school. Includes items to help develop movement and coordination skills for throwing, catching.

TURQUOISE BAG: This bag is aimed at older children in primary and secondary schools.

Includes equipment such as table tennis, balls, resistance bands, to be active at home or at your local open space.

More information:

Follow Vale Council's Healthy Living Team on social media or via the website for many more ideas!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

April 25, 2025

North Wiltshire: Free Park Yoga sessions starting in May

 

Free, friendly community Park Yoga forever

We’re a charity that provides free community park yoga sessions on Sunday mornings from May to September to improve the health and wellbeing of our yogis. Everyone’s welcome to attend – regardless of age, background or ability.

Park Yoga is free to attend and there is no need to book.

Please click the links below for the upcoming sessions in and around North Wiltshire:

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Chippenham: 'The Nest' play cafe is now open!

 

Step into our miniature town complete with its own Supermarket, Cafe, Vets & Library.

Our 90 minute experience allows children to explore a world of imaginative play.

Ideal for families, pre-schoolers, carers, grandparents, nurseries clubs and schools.
We can be found right in the heart of the Chippenham high street with plenty of parking and daily slots, the closest car park is the Borough Parade.

Chippenham is conveniently situated approx. 20 minutes drive from Military units in Colerne, Lyneham, Corsham and Hullavington/Stanton St Quintin.


Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Dorset: Bovington & Blandford Army Cadets for ages 12 - 18



If you want to aim higher, feel more confident and get a head start on your future join the Army Cadets. Every year thousands of young people and adult volunteers join the Army Cadets for fun, friendship, action and adventure.

If you're up for a challenge you'll go further with the Army Cadets

You can join the Army Cadet Force If you're over 12 (and in year eight at school) and under 18. To find out more about Army Cadets in your area, click HERE

The Bovington & Purbeck Detachment
RWxY building on Allenby Barracks.  Monday & Thursday 19:00 - 21:00

Blandford Cadet Force Detachment 
Kingston Close, Bradley Estate, Blandford DT11 7UQ.  Monday & Thursday 19:15 - 21:30

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Gloucestershire: 'Greener Gloucestershire' May e-newsletter

Click here to read this edition online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Gloucestershire: 'The Robin' bookable bus service

 

The Robin is your local, friendly bookable bus service, bought to you by Gloucestershire Council Council.

You search for your ideal journey, and book the option that suits you. It's local and offers affordable fares, connecting places in rural locations.

Please click the links below depending on your area:

Tewkesbury District - includes areas such as Ashchurch, Churdown, Innsworth and Tewkesbury

Cotswolds South - includes the Army Barracks (North & South) and South Cerney village

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Alabaré now offering free mental health support for those aged 16+

 

Alabaré now offer free mental health support services for anyone aged 16+ in Wiltshire who is struggling and seeking mental health support.

No need for a GP appointment as you can refer yourself to Alabaré:


Find out more about Alabaré mental health services:
https://alabare.co.uk/what-we-do/mental-health/

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Chatham: Royal Engineers Museum

 


Click on the poster for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub